Second Thought Theatre’s Othello is a small, stripped-down version of the tragedy that goes too much for big voices and banging noises. But it’s still some of the more thrilling Shakespeare you’re likely to see in North Texas.

Footwork, physicality, rhythm, speed, control — but then there’s that whole punching thing. But 8&1 Dance Company is lacing up its gloves and stepping in the ring to see how connected dancing and boxing really can be.

Former Dallas playwright and Pulitzer Prize-winner Doug Wright could not attend Monday evening’s memorial celebration of Theatre Three co-founder Jac Alder. So amid the evening of songs and memories, this eulogy from him was read.